Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker requests transfer to mental health program

The comedian was allegedly attacked in May by Isaiah Lee.

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The attack happened while Chappelle was on stage during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl

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Lee requests a change of venue to a mental health programme.

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According to the outlet, prosecutors plan to file a motion opposing the request

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The hearing has been set for Aug. 23.

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Lee allegedly had an imitation rifle with a knife blade in his possession.

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In a jailhouse interview, Lee admitted to the Post that Chappelle's anti-LGBTQ+ comments "triggered" him

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and Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars "inspired" him.

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